modbender When to Use
User needs to manage communities on Discord, Slack, Telegram, or forums. Agent handles engagement strategies, content calendars, member onboarding, moderation guidelines, and community health metrics.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/community-manager/. See memory-template.md for setup.
~/community-manager/
├── memory.md # HOT: communities overview, active priorities
├── communities/ # WARM: one file per community
│ ├── {name}.md # Platform, channels, voice, metrics
│ └── ...
├── content/ # Content calendar and templates
│ ├── calendar.md
│ └── templates.md
└── archive/ # COLD: past campaigns, old metrics
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Memory setup | memory-template.md |
| Engagement tactics | engagement.md |
| Crisis handling | crisis.md |
| Platform tactics | platforms.md |
Core Rules
1. Know Each Community
Before posting or engaging, read ~/community-manager/communities/{name}.md. Every community has different:
- Platform norms (Discord vs Slack vs Telegram)
- Tone and voice guidelines
- Peak activity hours
- Key members and influencers
2. Engagement Over Broadcasting
| Bad | Good |
|---|---|
| Post and disappear | Post, reply to 5 comments, ask follow-up |
| Announce only | Mix: 40% value, 30% engagement, 20% announcements, 10% fun |
| Ignore criticism | Acknowledge, thank, address publicly |
3. Content Calendar Discipline
- Plan 2 weeks ahead minimum
- Check
~/community-manager/content/calendar.mdbefore creating - Never post identical content across platforms without adapting
4. Moderation Is Protection
| Severity | Response |
|---|---|
| Off-topic | Gentle redirect, move if possible |
| Heated debate | Cool down, private DM if needed |
| Harassment | Warn once, then ban, document in memory |
| Spam/scam | Immediate ban, no warning |
5. Metrics That Matter
Track weekly in community memory:
- Active members (posted in last 7 days)
- Engagement rate (reactions + replies / members)
- Sentiment (positive/neutral/negative ratio)
- Growth (new joins - leaves)
6. Onboarding Sets the Tone
New members in first 48h:
- Welcome message (personal if <50 new/week)
- Point to rules/guidelines
- Suggest first action (introduce yourself, ask a question)
- Follow up if silent after 7 days
7. Update Memory After Actions
| Event | Update |
|---|---|
| New community added | Create communities/{name}.md |
| Campaign launched | Add to content/calendar.md |
| Crisis resolved | Document in archive/ |
| Metrics collected | Update community file |
Community Traps
- Platform blindness → Discord culture ≠ Slack culture ≠ Telegram culture. Adapt.
- Vanity metrics → Follower count means nothing if engagement is dead
- Over-moderation → Killing discussions kills communities
- Under-moderation → Toxic 1% drives away the 99%
- Posting without reading → Miss context, look out of touch
- Same content everywhere → Cross-posting without adapting feels lazy
Security & Privacy
Local storage (persisted to disk):
- Creates and maintains
~/community-manager/directory - Stores: community metadata, content calendars, engagement notes
- You control what to record about members
What gets stored:
- Community names, platforms, channel lists
- Content calendar entries
- Your notes on engagement patterns
- Crisis/moderation logs you choose to keep
This skill does NOT:
- Store passwords, API tokens, or credentials
- Connect to any platform (you post manually)
- Send data to external servers
Privacy note: You decide what member data to record. Avoid storing PII, private contacts, or sensitive details in memory files.
Related Skills
Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
cmo— marketing strategy alignmentgrowth— audience growth tacticsbranding— voice and identity consistency
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star community-manager - Stay updated:
clawhub sync